Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting Cont.
Blade will not engage. | 1. | Blade clutch rod too loose. |
| See Blade Clutch Adjustment Section. | ||||||||
| 2. | Blade belt worn or broken. |
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| 4. | Worn blade clutch. |
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Blade will not disengage or | 1. | Blade clutch rod adjustment |
| See Blade Clutch Adjustment Section | ||||||||
Blade stop time over 5 seconds. |
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| 2. | Broken or jammed blade clutch. | Replace clutch. | |||||||||
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Mower drive belt slips. | 1. | Clutch is out of adjustment. |
| See Adjustments Section. | ||||||||
| 2. | Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. |
| Clean as required. | ||||||||
| 3. | Belt stretched or worn. |
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| 4. | Idler pulley out of adjustment. |
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Mower cut is uneven. | 1. | Mower not leveled properly. |
| See Mower Adjustment. | ||||||||
| 2. | Mower tires not inflated equally |
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Mower cut is rough looking. | 1. | Engine speed too slow. |
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| 2. | Ground speed too fast. |
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| 3. | Blades are dull. |
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| Replace blade. See Mower Blade Service. | ||||||
| 4. | Mower drive belt slipping |
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| 5. | Check PTO Adjustment. |
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| 6. | Blade not properly fastened |
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Excessive mower vibration. | 1. | Blade m |
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t | wer blade is out of balan e. |
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Excessive belt wear or breakage. | 1. | Bent or | ough pulleys. |
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| 2. | Using inco ect belt. |
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